motivation
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I’m 34!
Last year I wrote this post about my birthday and I thought I would pop in today with a similar sentiment. A book I read recently described birthdays as “not a day to celebrate progress…[but] a day to celebrate existence.” And I thought, yes! That is exactly how I feel. Because what a treat to… Continue reading
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Don’t Let Anyone Crush Your Wonder
There are so many parts of life that amaze me. Silly parts, little parts, seemingly insignificant parts that I wish I could hold above my head and scream, “Can you BELIEVE this?!” It is a quality I really like about myself, and one that keeps me contently daydreaming. It makes me an avid Googler, constantly… Continue reading
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The Lists Worth Making
In a time when eating was not an enjoyable, sustaining activity, but one that seemed to pose a threat, offer a test, and promise to destroy the goal I believed was most important—being thin—I used to list what I ate out loud. Every day, usually near the end of the day, I would pretend I… Continue reading
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The Colorful Explosion of Is
Once or twice a month I feel specifically like this. Like the world truly is big and vast and full of possibility. Like everything I could ever do and learn and see and experience is right here at my fingertips. Like there is simply too much for me to find, but rather than being discouraged… Continue reading
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Root to Rise (Another Lesson I Learned in Yoga)
I have written about yoga multiple times on my blog (here and here), especially Yoga with Adriene, who I found during the pandemic and has been a cozy internet friend ever since. As I continue to practice, I continue to find new lessons in it. The other day, I was doing a flow practice that… Continue reading
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May & June Favorites
Hello, friends. We’re back with another edition of favorites! Didn’t we just do one of these? Is this year going 75 in a 35 and should be pulled over for speeding? Did that comparison make sense? Anyway. Here’s what we’ve got. — Podcasts To my absolute delight, my brother recently recommended The Lonely Island &… Continue reading
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My Summer Bucket List
Last September, I saw people making fall bucket lists meant to help them fully embrace the season. They were lists of activities that are either only available in the fall or perhaps just the most fun in the fall. Things like drink hot apple cider, go apple/pumpkin picking, or do a Turkey Trot. My sister… Continue reading
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Today I’m Staying Off My Phone
This is something I’ve been saying to myself on the weekends. Especially when I have an open day to spend at home. I leave my phone on the charger in my bedroom, and it stays there. Any calls or messages are sent to my FitBit, and I will respond if necessary, otherwise, nothing, I am… Continue reading
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You Can’t Be Everybody’s Cup of Tea
There is a song on Kacey Mugraves’ second album, Pageant Material, called “Cup of Tea.” The chorus goes like this: You can’t be everybody’s cup of tea Some like it bitter, some like it sweet Nobody’s everybody’s favorite So you might as well just make it how you please I’ve always liked this song. It’s… Continue reading
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Shrug and Keep Going
A few months ago I was in the middle of a Jazzercise class, standing behind a woman I’d never met before. She wasn’t a regular in the class and had asked me to stand in front of her—“It’s been a while, so I won’t be very good.”—but I’d shaken her off and gotten into place… Continue reading
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